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Donny Schatz Seeking History at World Finals

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Can Become The First Driver to Win Both Sprint and Late Model Class Story By: CHRISTINA CORDOVA / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 25, 2016- Donny Schatz is not a one-trick pony in the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series. The seven-time sprint car series champion found a new challenge in the Outlaws’ late model series, and when he grabbed the reigns of the 2,300-pound iron horse, reality hit him for the first time since he first wheeled a 360-sprint car 24 years ago. “Late Model racing is like the horse you…

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Peach State Warriors Heading to ‘Bad Boy’ World Finals

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Georgia Stars Target World Finals Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 25, 2016- Augusta-based Bad Boy Off Road will bring the cream of the crop in Georgia dirt late model racing to the the Oct. 27-29 Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Brandon Overton and Dale McDowell will lead the Peach State stars into a a three-day spectacular of unprecedented, wheel-to-wheel dirt late model action in the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series season finale. Overton – a…

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Eckert Hall of Fame Bound

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Rick Eckert Joins Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC –October 22, 2016- Preceding the 36th Annual Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship presented by Optima at Portsmouth Raceway Park (Ohio), the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2017. Of the eight drivers graced with the honor, World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series pioneer “Scrub” Rick Eckert was one of them. “I already knew I was old, but it makes you feel even older,” joked Eckert, receiving the call…

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Along For The Ride With Otto Graham

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Going Along For a Ride With a Race Team. Story & Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM Weedsport NY.- October 21, 2016- First let me introduce myself: I'm Otto Graham, and as a young man I was a racer, (1960's at Fonda and Victoria Speedways), since then I've been a picture taker, taking photos for my now extinct website "Ottos Race Action" and of late taking pictures for the website www.racersguide.com. The Ride Along is a concept I thought up in 2011. Basically I get in with a race team and go along with them to their race destination where…

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Overton Returns to Crates for OneDirt World Short Track Championship

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Will Use Event to Prepare for World Finals Next Week Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LM SERIES EDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. – October 21, 2016 – Brandon Overton did not take the usual steps a driver would to rise up through the ranks in dirt racing. Rather, the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series regular took an unorthodox step, first wheeling a Super Late Model before stepping down into the Crate Late Model class with less horsepower. Overton, who recorded his first series win in a preliminary feature for Lernerville Speedway's prestigious Firecracker 100,…

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DQed Eldora Drivers Withdraw Lawsuit

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A Lawsuit Filed by Scott Bloomquist and Four Other Dirt Late Model Drivers Has Been Dismissed. Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ROSSBURG, Ohio –October 19, 2016- A federal lawsuit filed against World Racing Group Inc. (WRG) and subsidiary DIRTcar Racing, Eldora Speedway Inc. and its owner Tony Stewart by five drivers and race teams disqualified following June’s Dirt Late Model Dream was dismissed Tuesday in U.S. Federal Court for the Northern District of New York. U.S. District Court Judge Mae A. D’Agostino signed the dismissal order in Albany, N.Y. “With ticket…

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Port Royal Speedway To Host Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series April 23, 2017

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Event Marks First-Ever for Lucas Oil Series At Any Venue in Central Pennsylvania Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MIKE CAMPBELL / THESPORTSWIRE.NET PORT ROYAL, Pa. –October 17, 2016- The biggest late model race in the modern history of Port Royal Speedway is coming! Set to premier at the track for the first time ever as well as at any track in Central Pennsylvania, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take up stakes at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday night, April 23, 2017. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series brings one of…

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Sheppard Sensational in Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship

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Sheppard Rockets to Dirt Track World Championship Checkers Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MIKE CAMPBELL / THESPORTSWIRE.NET PORTSMOUTH, OH -October 16, 2016 - Brandon Sheppard charged from the 21st starting position to win his second career Dirt Track World Championship Race at Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday night. Sheppard earned a career-best $100,000 as he drove the Eric Brock-owned Best Performance Motorsports Team/Rocket Chassis to the victory. Sheppard was third different leader of the event - taking over the top spot from Josh Richards on lap 72. Richards forged ahead again on lap 73 before…

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McDowell Throws Down The Challenge at DTWC

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Dale McDowell Tops Rhino Ag DTWC Preliminaries Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE PHOTO STAFF PORTSMOUTH, OH -October 15, 2016 - In preliminary action on Friday night at Portsmouth Raceway Park - competitors in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series raced in two rounds of Heat Races. In heat one of round one, Jackie Boggs came from the fourth starting spot to take the win. In heat race number two of round one Rod Conley, like Boggs came from the fourth starting spot to get the victory. In heat three of round one…

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Late Model Drivers Shake Down In Charlotte

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Jonathan Davenport Was One of Many Drivers on Hand to test at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Ahead of The Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. –October 14, 2016 - Dirt late models and modifieds returned to The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Wednesday for a high-speed preview of the Oct. 27-29 Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals. World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series competitors – as well as World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion…

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Champion to be Crowned at DTWC Final

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Caps Off 2016 Season with Rhino Ag DTWC Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA -October 11, 2016 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set to cap off the 2016 season with one of the most highly anticipated events of the year! The 36th Annual Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship - Presented by Optima Batteries - will take place October 13th-15th, at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH. This blockbuster weekend will get underway on Thursday night, October 13th with preliminary events for the Modified division. Action…

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Richards Scores Pittsburger 100 Trophy

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Richards Roars to Pittsburgher 100 Victory Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM IMPERIAL, PA -October 8, 2016 - Josh Richards roared to the lead on lap 25 and never looked back - winning his second career Pittsburgher 100. The victory for his team was worth $20,000 on Saturday night at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Richards took over the point from the early pace-setter and new track record holder, Michael Norris. Richards' Mark Richards Racing/Valvoline/Seubert Calf Ranches/Durham Race Engines/Rocket Chassis house-car captured his sixth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of…

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Last Chance for Dirt Track World Championship Advance Tickets

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Dirt Track World Championship Advance Ticket Sales End October 4th Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By:MIKE CAMPBELL / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA – October 3,2016- One of the most highly anticipated events of the season is just around the corner. The 36th Annual Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship – Presented by Optima Batteries will take place October 13th-15th at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH. The deadline to purchase advance discount tickets for this marquee event is quickly approaching. Advance tickets are on sale now through Tuesday, October 4th. Advance Three-Day General Admission tickets (by…

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Bloomquist Conquers Rome Late Model Field

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Bloomquist Takes 15th Lucas Oil Win of the Season at Rome Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES EDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ROME, GA - October 3, 2016- Scott Bloomquist raced to his 15th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the 2016 season on Sunday night at Rome International Speedway. Bloomquist led every lap, but had to fight off a late-race challenge from Don O'Neal to pick up the win in the Lucas Oil Rome Showdown - piloting his Crop Production Services/Mark Martin Automotive/Reece Monument Company/Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis. Trailing Bloomquist and O'Neal to the checkers were…

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McDowell Scores Dixie Shootout Victory

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McDowell Wins First Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Since 2001 Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WOODSTOCK, GA -October 2, 2016 - Dale McDowell won his first Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout since 2001 on Saturday Night at Dixie Speedway. McDowell took the lead on lap 43 from race-long leader Tim McCreadie and then sprinted away for the win, his third in the annual event. McCreadie who led the first 42 laps of the race came home second in the Sweeteners Plus/Longhorn - followed by 6-time Dixie Shootout winner and current Lucas Oil Late…

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Lucas Oil Late Models Double Dip in Georgia This Weekend!

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Lucas Late Models Set for Southern Showdown in The Peach State Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA -September 27, 2016 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to the Peach State this weekend for an action-packed doubleheader. A band of the nation's elite dirt late model drivers will tackle two venues that have been pillars on the LOLMDS tour. The activities will kick off on Saturday night, October 1st with the Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA. This year's event will feature…

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Bloomquist Dominates Late Model Action at Brownstown

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Scott Bloomquist Bags the Jackson 100 at Brownstown Story and Photo By: LUCAS OIL DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA BROWNSTOWN, IN- September 25, 2016- Scott Bloomquist led 97 of the 100 laps on Saturday Night at Brownstown Speedway, winning his sixth career Jackson 100. He earned $20,000 for winning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event. Bloomquist passed Dennis Erb Jr. for the lead early in the race and was briefly challenged by Darrell Lanigan and Jimmy Owens. Bloomquist's Crop Production Services, Reece Monument Company, Mark Martin Automotive, Durham Racing Engines, Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis outran Owens, Lanigan, Tim McCreadie, and…

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Francis Tops Jackson 100 Qualifying at Brownstown

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Francis Tops Jackson 100 Qualifying at Brownstown Story By: LOLMDS Media - Photos By: LOLMDS & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BROWNSTOWN, IN (September 23, 2016) - Hall-of-Fame driver Steve Francis set the overall Miller Welders Fast Time on Friday Night at Brownstown Speedway. Francis was fastest among the 42 entrants on night one of the 37th Annual Jackson 100. Heat race pole sitters for Saturday Nights' activities will be Francis, Jimmy Owens, Cody Mahoney and Tim McCreadie. All gates will open 12:00pm (noon) on Saturday. There will be a Dirt Racing Outreach Service from 3:30-4:15pm, followed by a driver's autograph session…

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Crown Jewel Cup Title Coming Down to Final Events

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Battle for Crown Jewel Cup Heats Up! Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: THESPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE WAYCROSS, GA - September 23, 2016 - The battle for the ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com is heating up. This weekend's 37th Annual Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN will be the next event in the chase for the Crown Jewel Cup. With only three Crown Jewel Cup events remaining in 2016, Scott Bloomquist holds a five-point lead over Jonathan Davenport in the current Crown Jewel Cup standings. Dennis Erb Jr., Tim McCreadie,…

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Go Nuclear Series Heads To Brighton Saturday For $6,000 To Win Great Crate Race

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Longest Series Race With Biggest Payday Set to Go at Brighton Speedway Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / GO NUCLEAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM STIRLING, ONT –September 22, 2016- The Go Nuclear Late Model Series returns to action on Saturday, September 24 for the $6,000-to-win 6th annual Excel Tower Service Great Crate Race. The 65-lap race is the longest of the season and the biggest payday of the campaign for the Crate Late Model touring series. The winner of Saturday’s race walks away with a massive $6,000 prize with main event starters earning a minimum of $250.…

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Rhino Ag Added to 36th Annual Dirt Track World Championship!

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Portsmouth Speedway Set For Blockbuster World Championship Event Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MIKE CAMPBELL / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA -September 21, 2016 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Hall of Fame event promoter, Carl Short, are pleased to welcome Rhino Agricultural Equipment (Rhino Ag) to the 36th Annual Dirt Track World Championship. The 36th Annual Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship - Presented by Optima Batteries will take place on October 13th-15th at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH. The crown jewel event will serve as the season finale for the…

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Mike Marlar Tames Knoxville for Late Model Victory

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Marlar Magnificent in Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH /LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: THE SPORTSWIRE/ RACERSGUIDE.COM KNOXVILLE, IA- September 18, 2016- Mike Marlar led the final 60 laps of the 100 lap Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals - capturing the biggest win of his career. Marlar earned $40,000 for the victory in Saturday Night's 13th Annual Event in the Ronnie Delk Racing/Delk Equipment Sales/Cornett Racing Engines/Capital Race Car. The current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader, Scott Bloomquist finished in second. Bobby Pierce came home in third; Shane Clanton and Billy Moyer…

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Richards Rolls to Friday Night Knoxville Nationals Victory

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Richards Sets Up For Saturday Night Final Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: KNOXVILLE RACEWAY KNOXVILLE, IA- September 16, 2016- Josh Richards picked up his fifth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season on Friday Night at Knoxville Raceway. Richards took the lead from Shannon Babb and then pulled away for the win on the second preliminary night. For Richards it was his 26th overall win of the season. Owens and Babb had a near photo-finish for second at the finish line, with Owens just edging out Babb for the runner-up…

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On Top of the World: Pierce Wins Eldora’s Crown-Jewel

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Pierce Wins Eldora’s Crown-Jewel For Biggest Win of His Career Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos BY: MIKE CAMPBELL / RACERSGUIDE.COM ROSSBURG, Ohio – September 10, 2016 – Bobby Pierce battled more than 100 dirt late models all weekend long to capture his first-ever World 100 title Saturday night at Eldora Speedway. The 46th running of the event featured drivers from 22 states, two Canadian provinces and two Australian cities. The Oakwood, Ill. native was the last man standing in the five-caution feature. “I’ve won some big races, but this by far is the biggest…

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Pierce and Pearson Jr. Earn Preliminary Wins at Eldora

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Both Battle From Mid-Pack to Nail-Biting Finishes Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RICK SCHWALIE /RACERSGUIDE.COM ROSSBURG, Ohio - September 9, 2016 - Bobby Pierce and Earl Pearson Jr. captured back-to-back checkered flags under the Friday night lights, each winning their 25-lap feature events on the second preliminary day of the World 100 weekend at Eldora Speedway. The 105 competitors were split into two feature groups - odd and even. On the line: $10,000 for the two drivers who outshined the field. The first feature was an instant classic - multiple barn-burners merging into…

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Miller and O’Neal Share Opening Night Victories at Eldora

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Miller Escapes a Near Photo-Finish Between Podium Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ELDORA SPEEDWAY / RACERSGUIDE PHOTO FILES ROSSBURG, Ohio - September 9, 2016 - Matt Miller and Don O'Neal shared the spotlight Thursday night in a pair of features that showcased the talented 108-car field that came to compete during the 46th Annual World 100 weekend at Eldora Speedway. Each feature was 25 laps, with a $10,000 payout. In the first of the twin-features, 2016 Dirt Late Model Dream winner Dennis Erb Jr. lost the battle of restarts. With two yellow flags…

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Super Late Model “Brown Bag” $2,500-To-Win Invitational Added To Friday, September 30 Show

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Super Late Model “Brown Bag” $2,500-To-Win Invitational Added To Friday, September 30 Show; Busy ‘September Showdown’ Headlined By $3,000-To-Win Modifieds Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE - Excitement will be in the air as the Super Late Models return to Georgetown Speedway on Friday, September 30! A 20-lap invitational “Brown Bag Special” will feature 10 top local Super Late Model stars racing for $2,500 to win and $500 to take the green! This event will serve as a prelude to the big Mid-Atlantic Championship at the Georgetown half-mile in November. Super Late…

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Steve Casebolt Looking For Something To Go Right This Weekend At Eldora

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Richmond, Indiana Driver Hopes ‘Hometown Luck’ Turns Around At Home Track Story By: GREG BILLING / ELDORA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM ROSSBURG, Ohio -September 9, 2016– Steve Casebolt Jr. considers winning the World 100 at Eldora Speedway a long shot this weekend. Maybe that’s exactly what the Richmond, Ind., resident needs to snap a season-long racing funk. So far this year, there have been two stunning triumphs celebrated in small-town communities near Casebolt’s home. On July 8, a Cambridge City, Ind., gas station sold the lone winning ticket to the $540 million Mega Millions jackpot. And on…

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Davenport Ready for World 100 Title Defense

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Davenport Looks To Defend World 100 Crown This Weekend At Eldora Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / ELDORA SPEEDWAY Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ROSSBURG, OH – September 8, 2016- When the smoke cleared after another dramatic World 100 in 2015, one driver and his two car owners hoisted the famed globe trophies on the Eldora victory stage. Looking back, Jonathan Davenport remembers that win like it was yesterday. “Thankful. I was just so thankful for Kevin and Leroy (Rumley) believing in me,” Davenport said, reflecting back on his emotional victory lane celebration with his car owners. It was a whirlwind…

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Davenport Back in Winning Form at Attica

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Davenport Dashes to Win at Attica Raceway Park Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSUIDE.COM ATTICA, OH -September 3, 2016- Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion Jonathan Davenport returned to his winning form by taking the feature event on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park. Davenport took the lead on lap 14 from Doug Drown, who had led the first 13 circuits. Dennis Erb Jr. charged from his 12th starting spot to finish second. Doug Drown, the defending track champion at Attica, had the home track fans on their…

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Outlaws Oust the Field at Lernerville

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Eckert and Richards Win Their Qualifying Features Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SARVER, Pa. - September 3, 2016 - Rick Eckert and Josh Richards each led their qualifying features to the checkers Friday night, sharing victory lane for the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series' opening night of Working Man weekend presented by GottaRace.com at Lernerville Speedway. In a new format, two qualifying heats decided the eight drivers who transfer to Saturday's Craftsman Club® Feature. Four drivers from each qualifying feature will transfer to Saturday's 75-lap finale. Both Eckert…

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WOO Late Model Series At A Glance: Caution! Men Working!

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Series Leaps to Labor Day Weekend for Final PA Stint Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA /WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - September 1, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series schedule is dwindling - three more shows ramping up to the coveted Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals in Concord, N.C. But in hindsight, Lernerville Speedway's Working Man weekend presented by GottaRace.com is no less of a show for the series' regulars. With a new racing format coupled with an additional day for the first time in the event's history,…

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Lucas Oil Late Model Series Spectacular Labor Day Tripleheader on Tap!

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Three Unique Events Featured Over Holiday Weekend Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA -August 31, 2016 - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are gearing up for a spectacular Labor Day weekend tripleheader. The nation's top dirt late model drivers will converge on three unique venues, with over $170,000 in total prize money up for grabs. The action will kick off on Friday, September 2nd, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH. A complete racing program is on tap for the LOLMDS, which includes: Miller…

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Bloomquist Continues Indiana Dominance

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Bloomquist Wins Lawrenceburg's Whiskey City 60 Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM LAWRENCEBURG, IN - August 28, 2016 - For the second night in a row Scott Bloomquist led every lap of a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event, winning Saturday night's Whiskey City 60 at Lawrenceburg Speedway. His win at Lawrenceburg was his 12th series win of the season as he continues to stand atop the championship standings. Earl Pearson Jr.; in the Dunn-Benson Ford/Lucas Oil/Longhorn Chassis; finished second, followed by Brandon Sheppard in the Best Performance Motorsports/Rocket…

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Spangler Sees the Checkers First at Merritt Shootout

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Eric Spangler Earns First World of Outlaws Win Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES LAKE CITY, Mich. - August 27, 2016 - Eric Spangler earns his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory Friday night, for the first night of the Keyser Manufacturing Great Lakes Shootout weekend at Merritt Speedway. The Lake City, Mich. native revved his engine all the way to victory lane in front of his home crowd. The four-time track champion battled a stout 24-car field against the series' superstars. Spangler led all 25 laps to…

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Bloomquist Rides High at Ponderosa

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Bloomquist Takes John Bradshaw Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway Story By:TRAVIS BRANCH /LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM JUNCTION CITY, KY -August 27, 2016 - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point leader Scott Bloomquist extended his lead in the championship standings by winning the 13th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday Night. It was the first ever visit by the LOLMDS to the Central Kentucky bullring. Bloomquist led all 50 laps in his Crop Production Services, Reece Monument Company, Mark Martin Automotive, Andy Durham-powered, Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis. Tim McCreadie's Sweeteners Plus, Longhorn finished second, followed…

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Selinsgrove Speedway Ready For National Open

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CRAFTSMAN WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES 18th ANNUAL NATIONAL OPEN SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 Story By: STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MMEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, PA – August 27, 2016- The Craftsman World of Outlaws Late Model Series will return to Selinsgrove Speedway for the 18th Annual Jeff’s Auto Body & Recycling Center Late Model National Open at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4. The track’s crown jewel event for the super late model division will pay $8,000 to win and $600 to start the 40-lap A-main. A purse of more than $35,000 has been posted for…

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Mining For The Silver Lining: Working Man Weekend

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Working Man Weekend, from Sept. 2-3, Grows into Staple Event Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - August 24, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Working Man Weekend presented by GottaRace.com at Lernerville Speedway, originally created to fill the Labor Day racing void created when Tri-City Speedway closed its doors, has grown into something greater year over year. With a new format this year, and a $20,000-to-win feature, the race gives drivers of all ranks a level playing field to compete against each other,…

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At A Glance: Star-Spangled and Hell-Bent

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Hometown Hero Eric Spangler Seeks First Outlaws Win Against a Stout Set of Drivers Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES CONCORD, N.C. - August 24, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series will make its fifth trip to Merritt Speedway (Mich.) on Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27 for the Keyser Manufacturing Great Lakes Shootout weekend. But Lake City, Mich. hero Eric Spangler will be seeking his first series win on the national stage - against a juggernaut band of Outlaws in front of a packed grandstand. "They're…

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Lucas Late Models Set For Double Barrel Action

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Action Returns this Weekend at Ponderosa and Lawrenceburg Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WAYCROSS, GA -August 24, 2016 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to competition this weekend. The heart-pounding action of the nation's top dirt late model drivers will invade Ponderosa Speedway on Friday, August 26th and Lawrenceburg Speedway on Saturday, August 27th. Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time in the storied history of the 3/8-mile oval. The 13th Annual John Bradshaw…

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Record Purse Set For World 100 Competitors

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Record Purse Posted For Eldora’s World 100 Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ELDORA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MIKE CAMBELL / RACERSGUIDE.COM ROSSBURG, Ohio –August 19, 2016- Drivers competing in the 46th running of the World 100 will battle for a purse totaling $389,800 Sept. 8-10, with $49,000 of that going to the winner of the historic event. The 46th running of the event continues Eldora’s legendary founder, the late Earl Baltes, promise of raising the first place prize by $1,000 every year. Additionally, the Thursday and Friday preliminary nights featuring split fields contesting Twin 25-lap features each night will now pay…

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Sweet 16: Richards Wins at Eriez

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Steve Casebolt finishes a season-best second Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TODD BATTIN PHOTO and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ERIE, PA- August 15, 2016- Josh Richards captured his 16th World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win of the season Sunday night at Eriez Speedway. The win capped-off a dominant week for the Shinnston, W.V. driver. The series travelled to four different states in four consecutive days for events at Delaware International Speedway (Del.), Potomac Speedway (Md.), Winchester Speedway (Va.) and Eriez Speedway (Pa.). In this stretch, Richards won three of four. Last…

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Bobby Pierce Bags First Career Crown Jewel

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Wins Sunoco North/South 100 Story and Photo By: LUCAS OIL DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA UNION, KY- August 15, 2016- Bobby Pierce took the lead from Scott Bloomquist on lap 91 and led the rest of the way to win the biggest race in his young career on Saturday night at Florence Speedway. The 19-year-old second generation driver charged from the 16th starting spot to win the 34th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 - presented by Lucas Oil. Pierce earned $50,000 for his family-owned team. Bloomquist was seeking his first win the annual event since 2000, but settled for…

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Billy Moyer Jr. Wins First Series Show At Winchester Speedway

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Holds Off a Gaining Jason Covert Late to the Checkers Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WINCHESTER, Va. – August 14, 2016 – Billy Moyer Jr. climbed out of his car Saturday night, standing over a wild crowd that witnessed his first ever World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series at Winchester Speedway. Moyer’s moment in victory lane was one of overwhelming emotions – from letting out a huge battle cry to spraying the fans with a water bottle. This was a moment to cherish. “This means a lot," said Moyer,…

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King Richards Crowned All-Time Wins Holder

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Wins 15th Feature of the Season, Three Shy of Single-Season Record Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – August 13. 2016 – Josh Richards’ victory Friday night at Potomac Speedway was part of a greater whole. With the win, Richards stands alone up-top the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series all-time feature wins list. By the numbers, Richards earned his 73rd win against a stout collection of drivers at the 3/8-mile oval. The victory was his third consecutive win, and it marked his 15th win of the season.…

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O’Neal Shines in Sunoco North/South 100 Preliminaries

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O'Neal and Bloomquist Lead the Field to Saturday Nights Feature Event Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF UNION, KY -August 13, 2016 - Two former Sunoco North/South 100 - presented by Lucas Oil champions; Don O'Neal and Scott Bloomquist; will make-up the front row for Saturday Night's $50,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event at Florence Speedway. O'Neal won the famed crown jewel event in 2012 and 2013; and Bloomquist won the event in 1988 and 2000. The duo bested 63 other competitors, by earning enough passing points through two…

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Richards Leads the Charge to Win No. 14

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Three Series Drivers Finish on the Podium Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA /WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM DELMAR, Del. – August 12, 2016 – Josh Richards pulled away from the field Thursday night, winning the Fulton Bank 50 at Delaware International Speedway by more than four seconds. The victory was Richards’ 14th, and with it he earns the $10,000 purse. Richards’ wins total this season stands three shy of tying Darrell Lanigan for most wins in a single season (17). Not only that, Richards tied Lanigan for most series wins all-time with 72. The win…

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Bloomquist Cashes In With Ralph Latham Memorial Score

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Bloomquist Banks Big in 30th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM UNION, KY - August 12, 2016 - Scott Bloomquist took over the lead on lap five and never looked back as he went on to win the 30th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial on Thursday night at Florence Speedway. The two-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion and current point leader earned $30,000 for his victory. It was his first Ralph Latham Memorial win since 2006. In a close race for second at the finish,…

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At A Glance: Four on the Floor

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Richards Continues Hot Streak; Outlaws visit four tracks in four days Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, NC- August 11, 2016- Some World of Outlaw Craftsman® Late Model Series drivers will put the nix on the notion that they are a modern-day Jesse James, but there is one Outlaw cashing-in on the season’s largest purses. Three-time series champion Josh Richards is today’s James. In less than a two-week stretch (six races), Richards compiled $97,150 in winnings, a mark that exceeds all but one driver in total earnings for the season. In…

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It’s Lucky Number 13 for Richards at Cedar Lake

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Jonathan Davenport recovers from early troubles for second Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS & DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM and BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 7, 2016- Josh Richards won his second career USA Nationals finale Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. The victory marked his 20th of the season (13th in the series) and 71st of his career in the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series – one win from tying for the all-time series record. “I don’t know what to say... I’m speechless,” said Richards, winning the $50,000 purse. “I can’t…

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